A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4230652 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4232624 epoch_slot_no: 20624 block_no: 4230475 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1628 time: 2020-05-30 16:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e47a381384baa3ba83d9a7c772296725e9bf806ccb85806372677d2035feafcBlock Operator
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